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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 441.96 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 441.96 and 189.34 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 441.96 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/441.96 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 441.96 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 83,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,680.71/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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